The Greater Scotts Addition Association Awarded $1,000 Green Grant
The Greater Scotts Addition Association is awarded a $1,000 Green Grant in the Litter Prevention Category as part of our 13th Annual Green Grants Program.
Every year, government, non-profit, civic, and service organizations in Virginia are invited to apply for grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 that will help address an environmental concern in their community. Grants must focus on one of the following priorities: Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, or Community Beautification.
The Greater Scotts Addition Association is an organization that advocates for their historic and vibrant City of Richmond neighborhood. They provide opportunities for businesses, property owners and residents of the neighborhood and surrounding area to address community issues, protect the integrity of our neighborhood’s historic designation, support the neighborhood’s economy, and enhance the vitality and liability of the community.
Funds provided through the Green Grants program will be used to purchase and install a Dog Waste System Dispensers for the West Broad Street Green Expansion Project. If not disposed of properly, pet waste flows directly into nearby streams and creeks without being treated at wastewater treatment facilities. Pet waste can contain bacteria that threaten the health of animals and people. Giving pet owners access to convenient stations with dog waste disposal bags makes it more likely that visitors to the area will properly dispose of pet waste. The Associate will also purchase litter cleanup tools, such as litter grabbers, to assist volunteers with keeping the West Broad Street Green Project area clean.
The West Broad Street Green Project (Pollinator Park) has made Scott’s Addition more livable by aligning with several goals to provide increased public park space and pedestrian connectivity surrounding an active GRTC BRT stop, and support communities in the neighborhoods adjacent to and nearby the park. They are looking to expand the park further reduce environmental stressors such as the heat island effect, traffic noise, and storm water runoff.
What a wonderful Green Project, we wish you much success!